I. You needed Immanuel due to your sin. (1 Cor. 15:45-50; Gen. 2:16-17; 3:6-8)
A. Man's sin separated him from God. (Gen. 2:16-17; 3:6-8)
B. Man's sin cannot be atoned for through animal sacrifice. (Heb. 10:4)
C. Only Christ's sacrifice can atone for sin. (Heb. 9:11-12)
II. Your need is met only at the expense of Immanuel. (Matt. 1:23; John 1:14)
A. Jesus gave up the wealth of heaven and became poor while on earth. (2 Cor. 8:9)
B. Jesus veiled His glory in human flesh. (Phil. 2:5-7)
III. Your need can only be met by Immanuel, God's anointed Deliverer.
A. If you know Christ you are delivered from sin. (Rom. 6:6-7)
B. If you know Christ you are delivered from this present evil world. (Gal. 1:4)
C. If you know Christ you are delivered from the overwhelming power of temptations. (2 Pet. 2:9; Matt 6:13)
D. If you know Christ you are delivered from this body of death through Him. (Rom. 7:24-8:2)
E. If you know Christ you are delivered from every evil work, for heaven is your eternal home. (2 Tim. 4:18)